by cfm_admin | Oct 27, 2021 | Article
Check and Understand Your Title to Property in Queensland One of the first things we do with most instructions involving property is an updated title search. All land in Queensland, except for unallocated land that has not been surveyed, has a Lot on Plan Description....
by cfm_admin | Oct 27, 2021 | Article
Purchasing residential property in Australia as a foreign person For an Australian citizen or permanent resident, purchasing property in Australia is usually a relatively smooth process if you have a good lawyer to assist you. If you are not an Australian citizen or...
by cfm_admin | Sep 7, 2021 | Article
Building Management Statements – what are they? Peter Lee Get In Touch Does your building have retail or commercial lots below, mixed with the residential lots? Chances are your Body Corporate is part of a Building Management Statement (BMS). What is a BMS you ask? A...
by cfm_admin | Aug 13, 2021 | Article
Retail Shop Leases: Lessors beware Peter Lee Get In Touch We have recently come across situations where commercial tenants want to terminate leases. This is not surprising under current conditions, especially for small business that relies on foot traffic. For...
by cfm_admin | Aug 13, 2021 | Article
High Court Ruling on Casual Employees The High Court has provided welcomed clarity on the definition of “casual employees” and their entitlements under the Fair Works Act 2009 (Cth). *The name of the case is Workpac Pty Ltd v Rossato & Ors [2021] HCA 23. POSITION...
by cfm_admin | Jul 5, 2021 | Article
High Court Opens Door to COVID Insurance Claims Australia’s highest court has found against claims by insurance companies that business interruption and loss of profits insurance claims, arising from the Covid crisis, were excluded by standard wording of many...
